For those who still enjoy reading a good book, John Barell has once again met his mark by telling an engaging story of one man's inner self doubt, resolve and redemption for decisions made during the worst of situations. One need not be active or former military to appreciate the perspective of making decisions that could define your life or change the course of history for many lives.

You’re steaming alone on a ship of the line through a violent storm at midnight, plowing into fifty foot waves that crash over the bow onto the navigation bridge. Winds whip the ship port to starboard and everything in the pilot house becomes a dangerous missile.

Then, all of sudden, radar spots Skunk Alpha approaching from beyond five thousand yards. You follow her track, constant bearing…